Reciprocating Air Compressor

The TWO most commonly used air compressors are 'Reciprocating Piston' type and 'Rotary Screw' type.

• True

• False

Which one of the following pressure units is the same as Pascal?

• Bar

• PSI

• N/m²

• Kg/cm²

Which one of the following pressure readings is NOT a normal atmospheric pressure?

• 1 Bar

• 14.7 PSI

• 1000 N/m²

• 100000 N/m²

Identify the type of reciprocating air compressor shown.

• V-type single stage diaphragm air compressor

• V-type double stage diaphragm air compressor

• V-type single stage piston air compressor

• V-type double stage piston air compressor

What is used to compress the air in the compression chamber of a reciprocating air compressor?

• Piston

• Piston Ring

• Crankshaft

• Connecting Rod

The 2 items shown are

• cylinder head and valve plate gasket

• valve plate and crankcase gasket

• reed valve and cylinder head gasket

• reed valve and valve plate gasket

What number indicates the intake air filter of the air compressor?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Where is this found on a reciprocating piston air compressor?

• Crankcase

• Crankshaft

• Cylinder

• Air Filter

What is the purpose of the part indicated by the arrow?

• For balancing purpose

• For cleaning purpose

• For cooling purpose

• For lubrication purpose

What type of ring is placed onto the position as indicated?

• Piston ring

• Oil control ring

• Compression ring

• Connecting ring